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Pioneer DDJ-SR2 User Manual

Pioneer DDJ-SR2
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DJ Controller
DDJ-SR2
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Pioneer DDJ-SR2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bundled softwareSerato dj, Serato Pitch ‘n Time DJ
Minimum RAM4 GB
Mac compatibilityYes
Minimum processor speed1.07 GHz
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Sample rate44.1 kHz
Product colorBlack
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz
USB direct playback-
Built-in optical driveNo
Number of mixer channels2 channels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)105 dB
Master (XLR) out2
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm/6.35 mm
Microphone connectivity6.3 mm
Number of microphone inputs1
Input voltage12 V
Power supply typeDC
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth334.5 mm
Width553 mm
Height65.1 mm
Weight3700 g

Summary

Before start

Features

Describes the unit's dedicated controller features for intuitive operation of Serato DJ software.

Serato DJ support

Explains how the unit supports Serato DJ software, including preset buttons for immediate use.

BIG JOG and ON JOG INDICATOR

Details the large jog dial and its indicator for intuitive control and performance state feedback.

PITCH 'N TIME DJ

Information on the bundled Pitch 'n Time DJ expansion pack for time stretch and key control.

MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS

Describes the multi-color pads used for functions like HOT CUE, ROLL, and SAMPLER.

Key Sync/Shift

Explains dedicated interfaces for KEY SHIFT and KEY SYNC for track arrangement and mixing.

Professional quality design

Highlights the high-class feel provided by the aluminum top panel and jog plate.

High sound quality

Discusses the low-jitter clock and high-performance DAC for faithful sound reproduction.

Multiple connections

Details the multiple input and output terminals supporting various DJ styles and PA devices.

Needle search

Explains the needle search function for intuitive and speedy point search by touching the pad.

Installing the software

Before installing the software

Instructions on obtaining the latest Serato DJ software and preparing for installation.

Driver software

Explains the need for dedicated driver software for audio output and how to obtain it.

Obtaining the Serato DJ software

Step-by-step guide to downloading Serato DJ software from the official website.

Installation (Windows)

Installation (Mac)

Connections and part names

Connections

Provides instructions on connecting power, speakers, and other components to the unit.

Part names

Details the names and functions of the rear panel components of the DJ controller.

Front panel

PHONES jacks

Information on connecting headphones to the unit's 1/4" TRS and 3.5mm mini jack inputs.

HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Describes the control for adjusting the headphone output volume.

MIC LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC] channel.

Connecting input/output terminals

Connecting output terminals

Part names and functions

Browser section

Details the controls for browsing tracks and managing the library within Serato DJ.

Deck sections

Explains the buttons and controls for operating the four decks of the controller.

Mixer section

Details the controls for mixing audio channels, including EQ, faders, and crossfader.

Effect section

Describes the controls for applying and adjusting audio effects within Serato DJ.

Jog dial

Jog dial operation

Explains the operation of the jog dial for scratching, pitch bending, and skip mode.

NEEDLE SEARCH pad

Details the needle search pad for jumping to specific positions within a track.

SLIP (VINYL) button

Explains the function of the slip and vinyl mode buttons for enhanced performance.

TEMPO slider

Describes how to adjust the track playing speed using the tempo slider.

KEY LOCK button

Explains the key lock function to maintain pitch while changing tempo.

KEY SYNC button

Details the key sync function to automatically match track keys for harmonic mixing.

KEY SHIFT buttons

Describes how to raise and lower the track key using the key shift buttons.

RESET button

Explains how to reset the key to the original track key.

AUTO LOOP button

Details the auto loop function for creating loops automatically.

LOOP 2X button

Explains how to double the loop playback length or shift the loop.

LOOP 1/2X button

Explains how to halve the loop playback length or shift the loop.

LOOP OUT button

Details setting the loop out point and canceling loop playback.

LOOP IN button

Explains setting the loop-in point and switching loop slots.

PARAMETER buttons

Describes how to adjust various parameters for performance pads and effects.

Performance pad modes

HOT CUE mode button

Sets hot cue mode and allows saving/clearing hot cue points.

ROLL mode button

Sets roll mode for loop playback based on pad presses.

SLICER mode button

Sets slicer mode to divide tracks into sections for looped playback.

SAMPLER mode button

Sets the sampler mode for playing loaded samples.

Performance pads

Explains the use of performance pads for various DJ performances.

PLAY/PAUSE/II button

Controls track playback, pausing, and stutter playback.

CUE button

Sets, plays, and calls out temporary cue points for track navigation.

SYNC button

Synchronizes tempos and beat grids of multiple decks automatically.

SHIFT button

Used in combination with other buttons to access secondary functions.

GRID SLIDE button

Allows sliding the overall beat grid left or right.

GRID ADJUST button

Enables adjustment of the beat grid interval and setting beat markers.

CENSOR (REVERSE/WAKE UP) button

Provides reverse playback and cancels standby mode.

PANEL button

Switches the panel display within the Serato DJ software.

Mixer section controls

INPUT SELECT switch

Selects the input source for each channel from connected devices or Serato DJ.

TRIM control

Adjusts the input level of sound for each channel.

EQ controls

Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.

FILTER control

Applies a filter effect to the audio channels.

Headphones CUE button

Outputs channel sound to headphones for monitoring and cueing.

Channel fader

Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel.

Crossfader

Outputs sound assigned by the crossfader assign switch.

MASTER LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output for the master channel.

BOOTH MONITOR control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [BOOTH] terminal.

HEADPHONES MIXING control

Balances monitor volume between cued channels and master channel.

SAMPLER VOL control

Adjusts the sound level of the sampler.

Channel Level Indicator

Displays the sound level of each channel before it passes through the channel faders.

Master level indicator

Displays the level of sound output for the master channel.

Effect section controls

Effect parameter controls

Adjusts the effects' parameters for FX1 and FX2 units.

FX BEATS control

Adjusts the effect time based on beats.

Effect parameter buttons

Turns effects on/off or switches effect types.

FX 1 ASSIGN button

Assigns effect unit FX1 on/off to the respective channel.

FX 2 ASSIGN button

Assigns effect unit FX2 on/off to the respective channel.

Front panel controls

PHONES jacks

Information on connecting headphones to the unit's 1/4" TRS and 3.5mm mini jack inputs.

HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Describes the control for adjusting the headphone output volume.

MIC LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC] channel.

Jog dial display section

ON JOG INDICATOR

Explains the deck selection, vinyl, and track color indications on the jog dial.

Basic Operation

Connections

Step-by-step guide for connecting headphones, speakers, and the computer to the unit.

Turning off the system

Instructions on how to properly close the software and turn off the unit.

Starting the system

Launching Serato DJ

Guides on how to launch Serato DJ software on Windows and Mac operating systems.

Serato DJ Software Launch Screen

Describes the initial screen displayed after launching Serato DJ.

Serato DJ Track Loading Screen

Details the screen layout when tracks are loaded into Serato DJ.

Importing tracks

Importing tracks

Explains the procedure for importing tracks into the Serato DJ library using folders.

Loading and playing tracks

Steps for loading selected tracks onto a deck and starting playback.

Playing tracks and outputting the sound

Playing tracks and outputting the sound

Procedure for playing tracks and outputting sound to speakers and headphones.

Monitoring sound with headphones

Guides on setting up and adjusting headphone monitoring.

Turning off the system

Instructions on how to properly close the software and turn off the unit.

Advanced Operation

Using the performance pads

Explains functions activated by performance pad mode buttons like HOT CUE, ROLL, SLICER.

Using hot cues

Details how to set and use hot cue points for instantaneous track playback.

Using the roll function

Describes loop playback based on pad presses for rhythmic performances.

Using the slicer function

Explains dividing tracks into sections for looped playback using the slicer.

Slicer mode and slicer loop mode

Slicer mode

How sliced sections are assigned to pads and how playback advances.

Slicer loop mode

Describes how playback returns to the beginning of sliced sections in loop mode.

Using the sampler function

Explains how to play tracks loaded in sampler slots using performance pads.

Loop and pad functions

Using saved loops

Describes saving loops in Serato DJ or calling up saved loops.

Pitch play mode

Explains how to use pitch play mode, requiring Pitch 'n Time DJ activation.

Using pad trans

Details cutting sound according to beat timing using pads and channel fader.

Using slip mode

Explains slip mode for uninterrupted playback during scratching or looping.

Slip scratching

Describes how to perform scratching while maintaining normal playback.

Advanced slip and fader functions

Slip hot cue

Combines slip mode with hot cues for seamless playback.

Slip braking

Explains slip mode for stopping tracks slowly while maintaining background playback.

Auto slip looping

Describes auto loop playback in slip mode without interruption.

Manual slip looping

Explains creating loops and performing slip looping manually.

Using the fader start function

Details how to use channel fader start and crossfader start functions.

Track analysis and effects

Analyzing tracks

Explains track analysis for BPM and waveform display in Serato DJ.

Using effects

Details how to operate FX1 and FX2 units for applying effects to decks or master output.

Serato DJ effects unit screen display

Illustrates the display of effect types, parameters, and assignment on Serato DJ.

Operating in multi FX mode

Guides on setting and operating in multi FX mode for applying multiple effects.

Effect modes and tempo

Operating in single FX mode

Details setting and operating in single FX mode for adjustable parameters.

Switching the effect's tempo mode

Explains how to switch between auto tempo mode and manual tempo mode for effects.

Mixer section overview

INPUT SELECT switch

Selects the input source for each channel from connected devices or Serato DJ.

TRIM control

Adjusts the input level of sound for each channel.

EQ controls

Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.

FILTER control

Applies a filter effect to the audio channels.

MASTER LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output for the master channel.

BOOTH MONITOR control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [BOOTH] terminal.

HEADPHONES MIXING control

Balances monitor volume between cued channels and master channel.

SAMPLER VOL control

Adjusts the sound level of the sampler.

Headphones CUE button

Outputs channel sound to headphones for monitoring and cueing.

Channel fader

Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel.

Channel Level Indicator

Displays the sound level of each channel before it passes through the channel faders.

Master level indicator

Displays the level of sound output for the master channel.

Crossfader

Outputs sound assigned by the crossfader assign switch.

Using external inputs

Changing the settings

Launching utilities mode

Steps to launch the unit's utilities mode for changing various settings.

Utilities modes

Lists the various settings that can be changed within the utilities mode.

Forcefully using as general MIDI controller

Explains how to use the unit as a general MIDI controller regardless of Serato DJ.

Changing the fader start setting

Details how to change the fader start setting, including sync mode options.

Master output attenuator level

Explains how to adjust the master output attenuator level.

Slip mode flashing setting

Describes how to change the flashing behavior of buttons during slip mode.

Disabling demo mode

Explains how to change or disable the demo mode feature.

Setting utility software

Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used)

Explains how to adjust the buffer size for optimal performance with ASIO drivers.

Checking the version of the driver software

Guides on how to check the installed driver and firmware versions.

Displaying the setting utility

Instructions on how to access the setting utility for Windows and Mac.

Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used)

Checking the version of the driver software

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the unit and software.

Troubleshooting

Acquiring the manual

Downloading the Serato DJ software manual

Steps to download the official Serato DJ software manual from the Pioneer DJ support site.

Using as a controller for other DJ software

Explains how to use the unit with DJ software other than Serato DJ via MIDI.

MIDI messages

Information on acquiring the list of MIDI messages supported by the unit.

Driver software

Details the requirement for dedicated driver software for audio output.

Operating environment

Lists the supported operating systems for the unit and its software.

Checking the latest information on the driver software

Directs users to the Pioneer DJ support site for the latest driver software information.

Software end user license agreement

Presents the terms and conditions for using the Pioneer DJ software.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

Cautions on copyrights

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